Brommapojkarna Women Stun Pitea IF with Comeback Victory in Damallsvenskan Thriller
Pitea, Sweden – June 13, 2026 – In a pulsating Damallsvenskan encounter at the Nolia IP, Brommapojkarna Women produced a resilient second-half display to come from behind and defeat Pitea IF Women 2-1. The result snapped Pitea's unbeaten home run and propelled Brommapojkarna into the upper echelons of the Swedish top flight.
Match Overview
The match began with Pitea controlling possession, as expected from a side accustomed to dictating tempo at home. The home team pressed high from the first whistle, and their dominance paid off early. However, Brommapojkarna weathered the storm, adjusted their tactics at half-time, and delivered a clinical counter-attacking performance that left the home fans stunned.
By full time, the visitors had not only equalised but snatched all three points, marking their second consecutive away win in the league. For Pitea, the defeat raised questions about their ability to close out matches when leading.
Key Moments
- 19th minute – Pitea opener: A corner kick from the left fell to the feet of Pitea midfielder Linnea Lindberg, who smashed a half-volley past Brommapojkarna goalkeeper Sofia Lundgren from eight yards. The goal came against the run of play after a sustained period of Brommapojkarna pressure.
- 42nd minute – Heated exchange: Pitea captain Emma Johansson received a yellow card for a late tackle, sparking a brief shoving match between both benches. Referee Maria Ekström calmed the situation, but the incident shifted momentum toward the visitors.
- 57th minute – Equaliser: Brommapojkarna struck on the break. Winger Julia Andersson burst down the right flank and delivered a low cross that found striker Hanna Svensson. Svensson’s first-time shot sneaked inside the near post as goalkeeper Maja Eriksson got a hand to it but could not keep it out.
- 74th minute – Winning goal: A defensive lapse from Pitea allowed Brommapojkarna midfielder Ida Nilsson to pick up a loose ball 25 yards from goal. She shifted onto her left foot and curled a beautiful effort into the top corner, sending the travelling supporters into raptures.
Tactical Story
Pitea lined up in their usual 4-3-3, aiming to dominate through wide attacks. Left-back Elin Lundqvist pushed high, creating overloads, but Brommapojkarna’s compact 4-4-2 shape frustrated the hosts. When Pitea lost possession, the visitors transitioned quickly through midfielder Ida Nilsson, who orchestrated the counter-attacks.
Brommapojkarna head coach Patrik Eklund made a crucial adjustment at half-time, instructing his wingers to stay wide and stretch Pitea’s backline. The strategy paid dividends in the second half, as Pitea’s central defenders were caught out of position twice.
Standout Players
- Ida Nilsson (Brommapojkarna): The match-winner with a stunning long-range strike. Nilsson completed 87% of her passes, made three key passes, and won all five of her ground duels. Her leadership in midfield was pivotal.
- Hanna Svensson (Brommapojkarna): The striker’s movement caused constant problems. She finished the equaliser and created two chances for teammates.
- Linnea Lindberg (Pitea): Scored the opener and was a bright spark in Pitea’s midfield, but faded as the match progressed.
- Maja Eriksson (Pitea): Despite conceding twice, the goalkeeper made four important saves to keep Pitea in the game until the late winner.
Table and Season Impact
Victory lifted Brommapojkarna into fourth place in the Damallsvenskan standings, just three points behind leaders Häcken. For Pitea, the loss saw them slip to sixth, widening the gap between them and the top three. With the league season hitting its critical midway point, both teams now face must-win matches in the coming weeks.
Brommapojkarna's resilience on the road has marked them as genuine contenders for a European spot, while Pitea will need to address defensive lapses if they hope to challenge for the title.
The two sides meet again in the reverse fixture in September, a match that could have significant implications for the final standings.

